Substation Senior Engineer - P&CJob Locations

　　US-PA-LansdaleID

　　2023-4525CategorySubstation

　　2nd CategoryElectrical Engineering

　　Position TypeRegular

　　DivisionPower

　　Overview

　　Substation Sr. Engineer - P&CWestwood Professional Services, Inc.Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Sr. Engineer - P&C to join our team. The Senior Substation P&C Engineer serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply IEEE, NESC, NEC, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will also independently produce: one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, specifications, and I/O mapping. He/she should be familiar with protection scheme functionality. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV - 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:-One-line diagrams-Three-line diagrams-Potential and current schematics-Control schematics-Alarm schematics-Communications schematics-Wiring Diagrams-Protection and control specifications-I/O mapping-Documentation for Design Calculations-Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)-Technical Support-Procurement and Construction Coordination-Ability to work seamlessly with a P&C Designer to develop the above-listed schematics as well as the associated wiring diagrams.-Ability to coordinate efforts with other external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.Other Expectations-Leverages experience by mentoring and training lower-level professionals including top graduates entering the field of system protection.-Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.-Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.-Responsible for assisting with the identification of key client interests and drivers-Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.-Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.-Works to advise Management about how to maximize effectiveness and efficiency for the team.-Attending client technical review meetings.-Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead, as needed.Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000+ depending on expereince

　　Required Experience

　　Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited programHolds an active PE licenseMinimum of 6 years related work experience in the field of high voltage substation design - P&CProficient in use of AutoCAD or Bentley Microstation.Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety CodeGood knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.

　　About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

　　Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood)was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.